Clinical Respiratory Physiologist

Job Description:

Clinical Respiratory Physiologist 

Based Onsite - Cromwell Hospital, Kensington, SW5 0TU 

Part time (21 hours – long shifts Wed/Thurs) 

Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover – 1 Year)

Pro Rata: - £24,095 pa + fantastic benefits

We make health happen 

The post holder will be welcomed into a team of Respiratory and Sleep Physiologists within a rapidly growing Lung and Sleep Centre at Cromwell Hospital. Based in the Clinical Investigation Centre (CIC), this role supports the daily running of a state-of-the-art lung function service, ensuring consistent delivery of a patient-centred, safe, effective, and agile service.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation where your clinical expertise, and strategic thinking will directly impact patient care and service growth.

How you’ll help us make health happen 

The post holder will join a growing team of Respiratory and Sleep Physiologists within the Lung and Sleep Centre at Cromwell Hospital. They will contribute to the daily running of a modern lung function service, delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care to both adult and paediatric patients. The role involves interpreting conventional respiratory diagnostics and supporting with more complex testing. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold regulatory standards and contribute to quality assurance, including equipment maintenance and stock control.

The role offers hands-on experience in a modern respiratory diagnostics service and would be an excellent opportunity for someone looking to expand their clinical skills and gain exposure to private healthcare. The successful candidate will work closely with consultants and clinical teams to support high-quality patient care and contribute to service delivery. They will also be involved in governance activities, quality assurance, and regular team meetings, with opportunities for ongoing learning and development.

Essential:

• Exhaled Nitric Oxide Testing (FeNO)
• Spirometry, DLCO, Body Plethysmography
• Reversibility Studies

Desirable:

• Skin Prick Allergy Testing
• 6 Minute Walk Tests (6MWT)
• Respiratory Muscle Strength Assessment (MIPs/MEPs)
• Respiratory Polygraphy

Key Skills / Qualifications 

• BSc (Hons) in Clinical Physiology or equivalent specialist training.
• Minimum 1-year post-qualification experience in a Clinical Respiratory Physiology Department.
• Registration with AHCS or equivalent; membership of ARTP or ERS desirable.
• Proficient in Office 365 and clinical systems; experience with private healthcare delivery is a plus.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Passionate about respiratory medicine and committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

Benefits 

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits. 

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more: 

• Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell. 
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind 
• An enhanced pension plan and life insurance 
• Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available 
• Various other benefits and online discounts 

Why Bupa? 

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible in everything we do. 

We encourage all our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. 

If you would like more information on the role or would like to discuss other opportunities suited to your skills and experience, please contact [email protected].  

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